Chemical Solutions
From cleaning to corrosion control, we’ve got you covered.
Built for industry. Trusted for decades. Since 1983, we’ve helped businesses find the right chemical solutions. Explore our core product lines.
Cleaners
Formulated for spray washers, immersion tanks, and manual cleaning, our cleaners tackle oil, grease, carbon buildup, and industrial residues while being safe for use on various metals and surfaces.
Heavy-duty, Process Detergent | Perfect for Demanding Jobs
Designed to do the most demanding cleaning jobs in the metal working industries. Its built-in surfactants and cleaning agents penetrate and loosen stubborn oils that are fully swept away with high pressure pumps in cabinet washers.
Quickly Removes Fabricating Lubricants
Solutions of the highly alkaline liquid quickly remove fabricating soils, drawing and buffing compounds, carbonaceous deposits, grease and soils from steel, stainless steel, and other ferrous metals.
Caked on Soils? No Problem
SpraKleen 315 removes burnt soils and carbon from non-aluminum engine blocks. Also cleans the most grimy locomotive, truck and automotive parts, heads, liners, pistons, and rods in diesel rebuild shops. It performs well in hard water, provides long solution life, and rinses thoroughly.
Application Rates Engines and machinery: 2% - 5% (for general cleaning) 5% - 10% (degreasing) Concrete Floors: 1% - 5% with water Caked on greace & carbon 5% - 30%
Heavy-duty, Process Detergent | Spray Washers & Immersion Tanks Low Foam
SpraKleen LT 380 can be used for cleaning steel, stainless steel, and plastic parts in spray washers. Its built-in surfactants and cleaning agents penetrate and loosen stubborn oils that are fully swept away in the rinse stage.
Perfect for Demanding Jobs
Designed to do the most demanding cleaning jobs in the metal working industries at temperatures as low as 100°F.
Quickly Removes Fabricating Lubricants
Solutions of the highly alkaline liquid quickly remove fabricating soils, drawing and buffing compounds, carbonaceous deposits, grease and soils from steel, stainless steel, and other ferrous metals.
Caked on Soils? No Problem
SpraKleen LT 380 removes burnt soils and carbon from non-aluminum engine blocks. Also cleans the most grimy locomotive, truck and automotive parts, heads, liners, pistons, and rods in diesel rebuild shops. It performs well in hard water, provides long solution life, and rinses thoroughly.
Mild Alkaline Process Cleaner | Ferrous & Non-Ferrous Metals
Soakleen 535 is a mildly alkaline, free rinsing cleaner formulated for use on non-ferrous metals as a soak cleaner to remove drawing and buffing compounds, stamping lubricants, cutting oils, or other fabricating soils from ferrous and non-ferrous materials.
Removes Oxides & Tarnish
It can also remove oxides and tarnish from copper, brass, and aluminum, leaving a brighter metal finish. Safe on steel, stainless steel, aluminum, brass, and copper.
Application
Fill tank with desired amount of water. Start heating water and add Soakleen 535 while agitating. Exact amount of product to be used will depend on amount and type of soil. Consult with your representative for recommendations.
Coating Removers & Paint Strippers
Our industrial-strength paint strippers and coating removers safely eliminate epoxies, powder coatings, and other finishes without damaging underlying materials.
Shur Strip H914 is an alkaline paint stripper formulated to remove vinyls, acrylics, most epoxies and polyesters from steel, plastic and nylon surfaces.
Shur Strip H914 is a tank immersion material which is used between 20% and 50% by volume with water at 180°F to 210°F. Exact concentration will depend upon the particular paint base to be stripped. Stripping time varies from a few minutes to 20 minutes or more. When the coating has been loosened, a pressure rinse is recommended to assure complete removal of any residue.
When preparing new solutions or adding to existing ones, slowly add to surface of solution while stirring to avoid splattering. Do not add large amounts of product to solution at any one time.
Custom Solutions
Need a specialized formula? We develop custom chemical blends for businesses with unique cleaning, stripping, or finishing requirements.
Our ready-to-use version of Tire Mounting Lube
Possesses the same characteristics and benefits as our concentrated version but ready to apply straight out of the container.
Anti Weld Spatter 5 is a vegetable oil based product and 100% active. It can be used on all metals and is free of solvents, silicones, and non-flammable.
Anti Weld Spatters are liquids used to reduce welding spatter on nozzles, tips, and work pieces.
They are designed to effectively protect the work piece from the adherence of spatter by providing a thin layer of protective solution. Anti Weld Spatters can be used for MIG welding, Arc welding, and plasma cutters.
Anti Weld Spatter 5 is a vegetable oil based product and 100% active. It can be used on all metals and is free of solvents, silicones, and non-flammable.
Anti Stat 1222 is a non-flammable cationic liquid used to eliminate the generation of static electricity and shock of static electricity generated on fibers and equipment.
Mount & Demount Aids in mounting and demounting all automotive, truck, farm and construction equipment tires.
T&L's Tire Mounting Lube is available in concentrated or ready to use blends.
Reduces bead damage with its unique lubricating action. Once the tire bead is seated, it quickly dries to prevent the tire from slipping on the rim and throwing the tire out of balance.
Available in ready-to-use concentrations as well through our product Tire Mounting Lube RTU.
Finishing & Conversion Coatings
Prepare metal surfaces for painting, plating, or additional processing with our phosphates, surface conditioners, and protective coatings designed for durability.
Organic Liquid for Burnishing Non-Ferrous Metals
Burnishing Compound CU 3850 is a blend of organic acids and surfactants used primarily for aluminum copper and brass alloys. Efficiency and life of media is improved with Burnishing Compound CU 3850. Developed to improve brilliant colors and a highly polished, lustrous finish with any acceptable non-abrasive media.
Due to its liquid nature, Burnishing Compound CU 3850 can be easily and accurately measured, and is ready for use upon dilution.
The organic inhibitors provide good protection for non-ferrous parts in storage and the surfactant system used offers a high level of emulsification and cleaning.
Alkaline Liquid for Burnishing Ferrous Metals
Improve efficiency and life of media with Burnishing Compound 685. It helps develop brilliant colors and a highly polished finish with any acceptable non-abrasive media.
Due to liquid nature, Burnishing Compound 685 can be easily and accurately measured, and is ready for use upon dilution.
The organic rust inhibitors provide good protection for ferrous parts in storage and the surfactant system used offers a high level of emulsification and cleaning.
Additives to aid in cleaning soiled parts.
Wetting to provide lubrication for the media/part interface and media/media interface.
Rust prevention of ferrous parts as well as steel media
Sprakleen LT750 is a liquid, low temperature conversion coating used for cleaning and phosphating ferrous metals prior to painting.
Sprklaeen LT750 is blended with an exceptionally hard working cleaning agent to help remove the toughest of soils. It may also be used as an acid cleaner for aluminum, zinc, and stainless steel.
DO NOT use on copper, brass, or magnesium
Metalworking Fluids
From coolants to drawing compounds, our metalworking fluids support machining, forming, and lubrication for steel, aluminum, and other alloys.
Full Synthetic Metalworking Fluid | Cool and Protected
Shur Cool® 5015 is formulated to make grinding, milling, drilling and other machining operations run more smoothly while providing excellent corrosion protection.
Compared To Conventional Coolants
Seize protection at the tool/part interface. Wetting & surface tension reduction Delivers exceptional rust protection, and lubricity.
Perfect for Stainless Steel
Shur Cool® 5015 is a heavy-duty synthetic metalworking fluid used for machining and grinding steel and stainless steel.
Corrosion Protection
Shur Cool® 5015 provides excellent corrosion protection, boundary lubrication, anti-weld, and potent wetting and surface tension reduction, and seize protection at the tool/ part interface.
Improve Efficiency
Shur Cool® 5015s properties will improve metalworking efficiency while improving tool life.
Biological Control
It also provides excellent biological control which in turn decreases fungal growth and the foul smells often found on Monday mornings.
Other Products
For distinct corrosion control products, view our Rust and Corrosion Controls solutions.
Full Synthetic Metalworking Fluid | Cool and Protected
Shur Cool ® 3830 is formulated to make grinding, milling, drilling and other machining operations run more smoothly while providing excellent corrosion protection.
Advantages
Keeps wheels open & clean
Protects Copper & Brass
Seize protection at the tool/part interface
Improves Finish Delivers exceptional rust protection, and lubricity.
Metalworking Operations
Shur Cool ® 3830 is a light to medium duty full synthetic fluid used for grinding, milling, drilling, and other metalworking operations. Hard water supplies can be used freely without any loss in efficiency.
Exceptional Coolant Performance
Shur Cool ® 3830 is transparent, mildly alkaline in character, preforms well in most surface grinding operations where residue may be a concern.
Corrosion Protection & More
Shur Cool ® 3830 provides exceptional corrosion protection, boundary lubrication and surface tension reduction. It is non-foaming and contains an excellent antimicrobial package.
Other Products
For distinct corrosion control products, view our Rust and Corrosion Controls solutions.
Heavy-Duty SemiSynthetic Metalworking Fluid
Shur Cool ® 4045 is a heavy-duty semisynthetic metalworking Fluid, specifically formulated for heavy machining and grinding of all metals. It is a low-foaming, clear solution that allows for optimum work-surface visibility.
Smells Like Success
Uniquely formulated to inhibit microbial growth, Shur Cool® 4045 makes tankside biocide systems obsolete, creating a more pleasant and more efficient workplace environment that improves your business image and your bottom line.
Compared To Conventional Coolants
Saves labor associated with monitoring and replenishing a biocide system. Extends coolant and sump life. Eliminates Monday-morning stench. Delivers exceptional corrosion control, rust protection, and lubricity.
Exceptional Coolant Performance
Shur Cool® 4045 possesses excellent anti-weld and potent wetting characteristic. It provides exceptional corrosion protection, boundary lubrication and surface tension reduction, as well as seize protection at the tool/part interface.
More Pleasant Workshop Environment
Shur Cool® 4045 is highly biostable and actually more effective than biocides in terms of microbial control. Plus, it eliminates the foul odors that can make for an undesirable work environment. It’s the perfect solution for automotive and other industrial shops that are moving to ban the use of biocides for worker health reasons.
Longer Coolant and Tool Life
Shur Cool® 4045 inhibits the initial growth of microbes that degrade the coolant, whereas tankside biocide systems are often used after the fact to treat an existing microbial problem. From that standpoint, Shur Cool ® 4055 extends coolant and sump component life significantly.
More Efficient Production System
Monitoring and periodically replenishing a separate tankside biocide system requires downtime that can slow production and exposes employees to toxins. Shur Cool® 4045 solves those problems by eliminating the need for biocides altogether.
Heavy Duty Machining Oil | Formulated From Renewable Sources
Shur Lube 1300 in an environmentally friendly lubricating oil formulated from renewable resources. It was designed to replace petroleum and animal oils used in metalworking fluids while providing excellent quality and performance.
Thermal & Oxidative Stability
Shur Lube 1300 has excellent thermal and oxidative stability and provides excellent lubricity and EP properties.
Aluminum & Ferrous
Metals Shur Lube 1300 is used as is for grinding, cutting, stamping and drawing of aluminum and ferrous metals.
Rust & Corrosion Control
Protect metal surfaces from oxidation and environmental damage with our advanced rust preventatives, corrosion inhibitors, and removers.
Indoor Metal Surface Protection Long Term Corrosion Protection Oxi Stop® 330 is recommended for long term corrosion protection of ferrous metals for indoor storage.
An excellent water-displacing product that was developed for dip application, but can be sprayed, brushed or flow-coated. For maximum results, parts should be dried after applying Oxi Stop® 330.
Light Viscosity, Low Odor
Oxi Stop® 330 is a light viscosity, low odor petroleum based rust preventative which, for best results, should be used at full strength. This product leaves an invisible film after drying that can be removed with a mild alkaline cleaner. It can be diluted with a lightweight solvent like mineral spirits if less protection or lower application cost is desired.
Carbon Steel and Stainless Steel Corrosion Inhibitor Rust Remover 371 is a concentrated liquid phosphoric acid solution.
It quickly removes light soils, carbon, and corrosion from carbon steel and stainless steel. Application Can be applied by immersion, or hand wiped or brush.
1. Immersion 5-25% by Volume @ ambient - 140ºF.
2. Wipe or brush 10-25% by Volume @ ambient temperature
Outdoor Metal Surface Protection Long Term Corrosion Protection Oxi Stop® 632 is recommended for long term corrosion protection of all ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
Dip, Spray, Brush, or Flow Coat It is a solvent based product that can be applied by dip, spray, brushed or flow-coated. It leaves a thick, black, waxy film ideal for long term protection.
Resistant to High Humidity & Salt Atmospheres
The residual film is highly resistant to high humidity and salt atmospheres, making Oxi Stop® 632 particularly useful for long-term indoor and outdoor storage applications.
Carbon Steel and Stainless Steel Corrosion Inhibitor Rust Remover 974 is a concentrated liquid mono ammonium citrate solution.
Used at recommended concentrations, it quickly removes light soils, carbon, and corrosion from carbon steel and stainless steel. Application Can be applied by spray, immersion, or wiped.
1. Spray 1-5% by Volume @ 160º-190ºF.
2. Immersion 3-10% by Volume @ 160º-190ºF.
3. Wipe 3-10% by Volume @ ambient temperature
Not Sure What You Need? We Can Help.
Finding the right chemical solution for your operation is what we do best. Contact our team for recommendations or to discuss a custom formulation that fits your exact needs.